Expressive Arts Program Lead — Art Therapy & Recovery

Community Support Services Inc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Community Support Services, based in downtown Akron, seeks an Expressive Arts Administrator to lead art therapy programming within Intensive Treatment Services and related programs. You will develop and facilitate groups, provide individual art therapy, and ensure compliant documentation and treatment planning.

The role also oversees interns, manages supplies, and contributes to the annual Art of Recovery event, collaborating with Marketing and Development for event execution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Art Therapy.
• ATR/LISW/LPCC preferred.
• Experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups that integrate art therapy.
• Provide individual counseling and art therapy services within scope of practice.
• Complete assessments to determine appropriateness for Art Therapy programming.
• Document progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate services.
• Supervise art therapy interns and other therapy staff as assigned.
• Manage art therapy supplies and equipment within budget.
• Maintain a safe, organized, therapeutic environment.
• Support planning for the annual Art of Recovery event.

Skills

Art therapy

Group therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision

Budget management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Art Therapy

ATR/LISW/LPCC preferred

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

MS Office

Job description

Community Support Services, based in downtown Akron, seeks an Expressive Arts Administrator to lead art therapy programming within Intensive Treatment Services and related programs. You will develop and facilitate groups, provide individual art therapy, and ensure compliant documentation and treatment planning.

The role also oversees interns, manages supplies, and contributes to the annual Art of Recovery event, collaborating with Marketing and Development for event execution.